Since 2015, a Chinese plant has been producing the 3.5-liter V6 Toyota 7GR-FKS engine, which powers the Chinese version of the Land Cruiser Prado 150 SUV or the HiAce minibus. In essence, this unit is a variant of the well-known 2GR-FKS engine.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota HiAce 6 (H300) since 2019;
- Toyota LC Prado 150 (J150) in 2015 – 2020.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 3456 |
| Fuel system | combined injection |
| Power output, hp | 280 |
| Torque output, Nm | 350 – 365 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 94 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 11.8 |
| Features | Atkinson cycle |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT-iW + VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota HiAce 2020) — city — highway — combined |
14.8 9.2 12.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 170 |
Disadvantages of the 7GR-FKS engine
Weaknesses include a short-lived water pump and ignition coils; all engines from the GR family came under recall to replace the fuel pump in the tank; in specialized forums, they frequently only complain about leaks, particularly on the timing cover; occasionally the engine speed floats here due to the canister purge vacuum valve wedge.